Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe E-PL1s was brought out 13 months prior to the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Samsung DV300F
E-PL1s | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus E-PL1s
DV300F | E-PL1s | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | November 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung DV300F
E-PL1s | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s vs the DV300F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and DV300F is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-11-16 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $200 |